Communication Studies majors learn how to be ethical members of their families, workplaces,
and communities, as they learn to be effective communicators. Communication skills
typically top the list of what hiring employers desire in their new employees, followed
by several other qualities which students put into practice in COMN courses: integrity,
the ability to relate well to others, analytic abilities, leadership and teamwork
skills, and an ability to articulate one's ideas. Thus, Communication Studies majors
have the ability to market themselves in nearly any career.
However, a number of occupations attract Communication Studies majors specifically.
Some of them include:
Teacher, Clergy
Negotiator, Mediator (domestic or international)
Social Worker, Youth Worker
Counselor, Psychologist
Lawyer, Legislative Aide, Paralegal, Legal Assistant
Elected Official, Campaign Manager, Speech Writer
Legislative or Political Aide, Lobbyist
Foreign Service Officer, Translator
Writer/Author, Technical Writer, Greeting Card Writer
Publisher, Electronic Publication Specialist
Proofreader, Documentarian, Editorial Assistant
Producer?TV, Film, Theater, Script Writer, Actor
Industrial & Labor Relations Specialist, Community Action Director, Advocate/Organizer
Bank Officer, Stock Broker, Real Estate Agent/Broker, Claims Adjuster/Examiner
Museum Director, Travel Agent
Hotel, Restaurant, Hospitality Manager
Special Events Coordinator
Manager/Administrator, Credit Manager, Analyst
Corporate Communications Director, Planning Director, Development Officer
Human Resources Administrator/Manager, Personnel Specialist, Health Services Administrator
Training and Development Presenter, Interviewer, Recruiter, Recreation Coordinator
Public Information Officer
Fund Raiser
Public Relations Specialist/Assistant
Advertising Account Executive, Manager, Copywriter
Fashion Merchandiser, Retail Manager, Customer Service Representative, Sales Representative
Television Regulator/Censor
Sports Promoter/Agent
News Writer/Editor
Radio/TV Announcer, Reporter/Journalist, Reader, narrator, TV News Anchor
Photographer, Photojournalist, Graphic Artist
Contestant/Guest Coordinator
PSA (Public Service Announcement) Director, Broadcast Advertising Salesperson
Market Research Specialist, Media Buyer, Media Manager, Market Research Analyst
Print Production Coordinator
